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Ross reaches finals again
DES MOINES — After Dreshaun Ross’ semifinal victory on Friday at the state wrestling meet, all he wanted to talk about was his friend’s ...
Enjoy the Progress Agriculture section
The annual Progress edition wraps up with the Agriculture section in today’s edition of The Messenger. It provides a comprehensive look at how a wide array of ...
Eggs and Issues is democracy in action
Interaction between citizens and the officials they elect to represent them is crucial to a democracy. Citizens must be able to tell the ...
Manson Meridian Singers to present Broadway!
Fort Dodge Area Symphony presents ‘Best of Broadway’
“A Broadway-themed concert is something we have been talking about for a long, long time,” said Hope Brown, president of the Fort Dodge Area ...
Nurses named to 2025 ‘Great Iowa Nurses’
Two Fort Dodge nurses were named as 2025 Great Iowa Nurses for their contributions to their patients, team members, and the nursing profession. Ellen Vanderhoff ...
Town and Country — Hometown Motors brings best of both to Rockwell City
‘Innovation in rural hospitals’
FD chili cook-off is March 1
The Fort Dodge Chili Lovers’ Society chili cook-off is March 1 at the Fort Museum Opera House, One Museum Road. Cooks doors open at 9:30 a.m. and public doors open ...
Eggs & Issues today
Grandparenting Legacy Summit March 1, register by Feb. 28
Fort Dodge Police Department warns of ankle monitor scam
Anyone who receives a phone call from someone asking for money for an ankle monitor program should hang up immediately, according to the Fort Dodge Police ...
Messenger staff wins INA honors
Small fire reported in FD attic
Garry Mullins
Garry M. Mullins, 70, of McPherson, KS, formerly of Paton, passed away at his home in McPherson. Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 25, ...
